Pulsipher vows to uphold gun rights

Sheriff says, 'We've taken an oath and will stand by it'

8:27 PM,
Mar. 19, 2013

Washington County Sheriff Cory Pulsipher, right, answers questions from the audience on the Second Amendment and the current status of legislation involving concealed carry during the Dixie Republican Forum Luncheon on Tuesday in St. George.

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Members of the Dixie Republicans met Tuesday at their monthly meeting to discuss concerns over Second Amendment rights with Washington County Sheriff Cory Pulsipher.

Pulsipher addressed more than 40 members of the group concerning what he said was on the minds of Republicans: a letter written by members of the Utah Sheriffs' Association to President Barack Obama in January.

"We see a lot of movement toward restrictions and taking away our rights for guns, so we (as sheriffs) actually thought it would be a lot better if we were unified in our message," Pulsipher said. "The basic message we ...